Canadian Rail Operating Rules (Cror) Quiz - Part 2 - Defenitions

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Advance Signal

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A fixed signal used in connection with one or more signals to govern the approach of a movement to such signal.

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Advanced Train Dispatching System

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Train control technologies that provide enhancements for protecting overlapping authorities with ability to provide signal indications into protected track.

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Automatic Block Signal System (ABS)

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A series of consecutive blocks in which ABS rules apply.

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Block

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A length of track of defined limits, the use of which by a movement is governed by block signals.

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Block Signal

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A fixed signal at the entrance to a block to govern a movement entering or using that block.

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Cautionary Limits

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That portion of the main track or main tracks within limits defined by cautionary limit sign(s).

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Centralized Traffic Control System (CTC)

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A system in which CTC rules apply.

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Controlled Block

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A block in CTC between consecutive controlled locations or points.

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Controlled Signal

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A CTC block signal which is capable of displaying a Stop indication until requested to display a less restrictive indication by the RTC.

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Controlled Location

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A location in CTC the limits of which are defined by opposing controlled signals.

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Controlled Point

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A signal location in CTC consisting of controlled signal(s) in one direction only.

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Crossover

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A track joining adjacent main tracks, or a main track and another track.

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Daily Operating Bulletin (DOB)

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A document containing applicable information from each GBO, instructions and other information requiring compliance within limits indicated in special instructions.

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Electronic Communications Method (ECM)

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An electronic method for transmission and cancelation of authorities, instructions or information.

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Engine

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A locomotive(s) operated from a single control or a cab control car, used in train, transfer or yard service.

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Engine In Yard Service

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An engine with or without cars utilized exclusively in switching, marshalling, humping, trimming and industrial switching.

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Equipment

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One or more engines and/or cars which can be handled on their own wheels in a movement.

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Exclusive TOP

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A TOP that provides exclusive occupancy of the track to one foreman. No more than two track units can operate within the limits of an Exclusive TOP.

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Exclusive Track Unit Speed

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When protected by an Exclusive TOP, it is a speed that permits a track unit to stop short of a switch not properly lined.

Track units handling equipment must not exceed the lesser of; authorized freight, passenger or temporary speed restrictions. The delivery method for temporary speed restrictions will be indicated in special instructions.

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Fixed Signal

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A signal or sign at a fixed location indicating a condition affecting the operation of a movement.

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Follow-Up TOP

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A TOP issued within limits of a movement(s) that has passed or will be identified by the foreman as having passed the foreman's location.

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General Bulletin Order(s) (GBO)

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Instructions regarding track condition restrictions and other information that affect the safety and operation of a movement.

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Interlocking

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An arrangement of interconnected signals and signal appliances for which interlocking rules and special instructions are in effect.

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Interlocking Limits

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The tracks between the extreme or outer opposing interlocking signals of an interlocking.

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Interlocking Signal

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A fixed signal at the entrance to or within interlocking limits to govern the use of the routes.

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Main Track

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A track of a subdivision extending through and between stations governed by one or more methods of control upon which movements, track units and track work must be authorized.

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Marker

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When used, will indicate the last piece of equipment in a movement. It will be one of the following:

• a red light, a red reflectorized plaque, a sense and braking unit (SBU), or

• an occupied caboose, distributed power remote locomotive consist or distributed braking car, when the last piece of equipment in the direction of travel.

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Method of Control

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Rules and/or special instructions governing the use of a track(s).

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Movement(s)

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The term used in these rules to indicate that the rule is applicable to trains, transfers or engines in yard service.

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Multi-Track

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Two or more main tracks of a subdivision at the same location.

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Non-Main Track (NMT)

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Any track(s) other than those listed in time table columns as having CTC, OCS, ABS or Cautionary Limits applicable and unless otherwise provided include a requirement to operate at REDUCED speed.

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Non-Signalled Siding

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A siding where non-main track rules apply, the use of which may be governed by special instructions.

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Occupancy Control System (OCS)

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A system in which OCS rules apply.